Archive for the ‘Policy’ Category

Behind Bernanke’s Bombshell

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

The Fed joins with other central banks to boost global liquidity. But the timing of the move has raised eyebrows in financial markets

Original post by AnthonyK

Why the Fed Hung Tough

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

While many investors were hoping for more, the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates by a quarter-point and remains wary of inflation

Original post by AnthonyK

The Fed: ‘Pushing on a String’

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

The Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut won′t necessarily stimulate growth and protect the U.S. economy from the threat of recession

Original post by AnthonyK

Does the Housing Plan Go Far Enough?

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Even as Paulson unveils his long-awaited plan to help homeowners, there are many questions

Original post by AnthonyK

What the Mortgage Bailout Means For You

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

As the Bush Administration unveils its plan to help homeowners, we look at the proposal′s details

Original post by AnthonyK

Jobs: A November Surprise?

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

The ADP November employment survey showed surprising job growth. If federal payroll data do the same, the Fed may not feel the need for a bigger rate cut

Original post by AnthonyK

Stocks: Making Sense of November’s Slide

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

What could stop the bleeding? One pro suggests a &quotshock and awe&quot Fed rate cut of a full percentage point

Original post by AnthonyK

Would a Gold Standard Save the Dollar?

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

With the greenback hitting 40-year lows, some argue for a return to a system where the U.S. dollar is linked to the yellow metal

Original post by AnthonyK

How $100 Oil Could Help

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Pricey crude hurts in all sorts of fiscal ways—but it could also spur crucial investment in alternative fuels

Original post by AnthonyK

The Fed Takes a Gloomier View

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

The release of the minutes from the Oct. 30-31 policy meeting—and new economic forecasts from the central bank—show a more downbeat outlook on growth

Original post by AnthonyK